Magallanes Region
The XII Magallanes Region (Spanish: XII Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena) is one of the fifteen regions of Chile. It has four provinces. It contains the Chilean territorial claim in Antarctica.
The capital city of the region is Punta Arenas. Other towns are Puerto Natales, Porvenir and Puerto Williams. This region has the world famous Torres del Paine National Park.
Provinces of the region
- Province of Magallanes: capital Punta Arenas.
- Province of Última Esperanza: capital Puerto Natales.
- Province of Tierra del Fuego: capital Porvenir.
- Province of Antártica Chilena: capital Puerto Williams.
Magallanes Region Media
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Chile, including its territorial claims in Antarctica
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Glaciar Grey, Torres del Paine, Chile
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Köppen climate types in the Magallanes Region
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Punta Arenas, Chile - a view of the city's central part from Cerro La Cruz
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Puerto Natales, Bueras Avenue
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Puerto Williams with Dientes del Navarino in the background
Villa Las Estrellas, Chilean Antarctic Territory. Night view.
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The Chilean settlement of Villa Las Estrellas on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.